Making Her Smile

part 1

A 27 years old, tall, fair, muscular guy continuously ringing someone's doorbell. His hair was

perfectly gelled; he wore a black shirt with gray trousers.

He has a newspaper in his hand which seems to be very important to him, as he has some

news which he wants to share with the owner of the apartment.

He is getting restless now as he can't control himself anymore. After 5 min, Anaika clad in shorts

and top opened the door and smile to the person.

"Hey, Aryan," Anaika said on seeing him.

Without saying anything Aryan rushed inside and stood in the living room.

“Aryan, what happened?" she sees him confusingly.

"I have something for you," he said.

His voice has excitement which he is trying to control.

"What," she said eyeing towards him.

“Check yourself." he said trying to hide his excitement.

"ISRC has started recruitment for fresh and new scientists". (Confusingly looks at Aryan) "Why

are you showing this to me," she asked.

He was smiling towards her, as he wants her to understand him by his excitement and

happiness...but not words.

"Wait...Are you...." she said curiously eyeing towards him as she still didn't get his point

(When the realization hits her she said)

“No, Aryan...it can't happen," she said firmly.

"Why, what's the problem? You are enough capable of this and you also know that." Aryan said.

"Aryan... I can't. .....It’s been too long since I have left my work. Now I can't do this.....please

Aryan" she said trying to make him understand

"Anaika, why are you destroying your dreams? You have already bear so much pain. Now it’s

time to live your life again. You have to move on Anaika" he said.

"It is not easy Aryan, those memories are still haunting me after what happened to me, you

saved my life but I lost everything” Her eyes brimmed with tears.

"Shh..... Anaika... its ok, its ok" he said tries to calm her down

After some time, she stopped crying. Aryan makes her a drink and said ...".do you trust me?"

(Looking into her eyes)

"Aryan please" Anaika said.

"Shh...Ok, I understand, I just want you to move on. But if you are not ready then I'll never force

you. Don't worry. Now can you please give me a smile." Aryan said.

Seeing his puppy eyes she smiles.

They chit-chat for some time then Aryan came to his house.

Aryan's pov

I wanted her to join ISRC. I want her to live her life again. I always try to make her smile. Your

smile is not real, Anaika. I know it’s not your real happiness. I want to see your happiness in

your eyes. What should I do so you can forget your past? (Frustratingly asked himself)

I still remember the day when I first met you because that day I met the love of my life. I wish I

can tell you how much I love you but I know it's not the right time.

First I want you to live your dream again, your passion...then I'll confess my feelings to you. And

I hope you will see me as more than a friend.